Weitkamp Observatory

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Weitkamp Observatory
Organization Otterbein College
Location Ohio, US
Coordinates 40°07′33″N82°56′14″W / 40.125746°N 82.9372662°W / 40.125746; -82.9372662 Coordinates: 40°07′33″N82°56′14″W / 40.125746°N 82.9372662°W / 40.125746; -82.9372662
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Weitkamp Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Otterbein College. Donated in 1955 by Alfred Henry Weitkamp in memory of Mary Geeding Weitkamp, it is located in Westerville, Ohio (USA).

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References

  1. "Weitkamp Observatory Homepage". Weitkamp Observatory at Otterbein College. Retrieved December 15, 2005.